The 2012 FtF Summer Family Reunion Rally was a HUGE Success! I want to thank all the attendees – who brought their good spirits and fun loving attitudes! Everyone single one of you contributed in taking this event from fun to Phenomenal!

The Rally Recap Video is here!

Special thanks to Margie Lundy for all the beautiful pics!

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But don’t just take our word for it, each family took away something unique from their time with us… Here’s what they are saying about the event:

The event sold out in 20 days, our fastest selling event to date, but a few cancellations have opened up spots. If you missed your chance to get a spot for this event, now is the time to book. Visit our Fulltime Families Canada Rally Info Page for reservation instructions and FAQs.

No RV Yet? There are options, send an email to the above address for more info.

How can I reserve my spot?

Does the price include camping?

Your rally fee DOES NOT include camping. Please make your camping arrangements directly with the campground hosting the event. This information and their phone number will be listed on your Event Registration Page.

Are Cabins, RV Rentals and Tent sites available?

Past rallies have included the following services. When possible, FTF contracts with providers to secure services at a discounted “Rally Rate” (additional fees may apply):

RV Wash / Wax Services

Mobile RV Repair Services

Pet Grooming

Hair Cuts

other services coming soon

What happens after I reserve my spot?

24 – 48 hours after we receive a notification from Paypal, you will get an email from Fulltime Families with additional registration instructions and a Google form to complete. This will be sent to your Paypal Email Address. Upon completion of the form, you will be added to the dedicated Facebook account for this event.

What days should I plan to arrive and leave?

Please plan to arrive on or before the Wednesday before the event. FtF Events span Thursday – Sunday.

Early Birds and Pre-Rally: Many attendees plan to stay a full week. If you’d like to do this, it’s customary to stay Monday – Monday.

I’m a Charter Member and I only pay $25 per rally. How do I do that?

Charter Members, We will issue you a custom invoice for your $25 rally rate. Please send an email to kimberly@fulltimefamilies.com to register.

I’m a Pioneer Lifetime Member and I always save 20% off my rally rate. How do I do that?

Pioneer Lifetime Members (Red Lifetime Stickers) please email Chris for your 20% off promo code prior to registering for this event. Please allow 24 hour response time for this request.

I’m a Trailblazer Lifetime Member, how to do use my one time $50 Rally Credit for this event?

I’m a current Annual Member and I’d like to upgrade to Trailblazer Lifetime Member. How do I do that?

Current Annual Members who are interested in upgrading to the Trailblazer Lifetime Membership option and receiving a one time $50 rally credit can email Kimberly directly.

What will we be doing at this “rally”?

Fulltime Families Rallies are 4 day family friendly events full of fun and fellowship (that’s a lot of f’s;). Schedules include a variety of family game times, arts and crafts, educational opportunities, seminars, campfires, socials, and big time fun! For an example, check out what we did at our last rally.

What’s Included in my Rally Fee?

Your rally fee pays for all the supplies, staff, rental fees, event insurance and administrative costs required to host the event. FtF ascribes to a “leave your wallet at home” policy when hosting events, so all efforts are made to allow attendees to pay once and just enjoy the event.

Who can attend a Fulltime Families Rally?

Fulltime RVing Families, Part-Time RVing Families, Weekend Warrior Families and Dreamers are all encouraged to attend Fulltime Families Rallies! We offer both FtF Member and Non-Member Rates as well as a limited number of day passes. Not a member yet? Join Now!

Do you offer scholarships for this event?

Yes, we have a limited number of scholarships. To apply for an FtF Event Scholarship, complete the Application Form.

Are there opportunities to Volunteer at this event?

Absolutely, Volunteers are the life blood of Rally events. To be connected to the organizers group and find opportunities, you send an email to Jennie@FulltimeFamilies.com. We also have a Volunteer Board posted during the event.

What should I bring with me?

Your family, your fun and engaging attitude, your smile. Any other necessary items (pot luck meals, special supplies) will be published on a “Rally Packing Guide” published on the Fulltime Families Website and the dedicated Facebook Group for your event.

What are we eating?

Some activities will include corporate meals (pot luck), other times you will be eating on your own. It’s best to go food shopping and plan quick and easy meals while you are attending the rally, as you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun!

Do families Roadschool during the rally?

While there are many educational elements on the rally schedule, with so many kids and so many fun things to do, doing school during your time at the rally may be challenging. Many families suspend their studies during rally time.

How can I prepare my children for this event?

Rally is a fun time, but it can also be overwhelming for new attendees. It’s a good idea to review the schedule with your family so you can mark off activities you don’t want to miss.

What are the cancellation policies for this event?

Please refer to the Registration Page for your event for cancellation dates and policies.

This past Saturday night at the FtF 7th Annual Family Reunion Main Event, sponsored by Fass Fuel, the FtF 2017 Family Awards were announced.

This year we started a new tradition at FtF to recognize members of our community that help each of us to make our lives on the road easier and more fulfilling!
FtF Family of the Year – lives the DREAM…full-time RV life, explores their surroundings, promotes FtF wherever they go, always presents FtF in a positive light, are unique, inventive, courageous, blazing their own trails across the nation (or the world!)
Nominees are:
Bailey Family
Harkins Family
Royal Family

and your choice for FtF Family of the Year is… The Harkins Family!

The FtF Good Samaritan goes above and beyond to help others in the community, this person is willing to go out of his/her way to come to the aid of another whenever needed.
Nominees are:
Matthew Bookamer
Kent & Dana Butterfield
Chris & Kelly Savory
Jennie Mason
Kaycee Hannen

and your choice for FtF Good Samaritan is… Matthew Bookamer

The FtF Teen Stand Out of the Year exemplifies the attributes that will carry the spirit of FtF into the next generation, this teen is always willing to help during FtF events and help others around the campground, is a good listener, is diligent in all aspects of life

FtF Overcomer: Despite sizable challenges, rises to the occasion and provides encouragement to others, he/she is willing to share lessons learned from said challenges to prevent others from making the same mistakes.

Stacey Schrier
Malissia Doyle Smith

and your choice for FtF Overcomer is… Stacey Schrier

Spirit of FtF *is a recognition of a man, woman or family in our Fulltime Families Community who best personifies the attributes of Fulltime Families which are helpful, supportive, caring, diligent, dependable, generous, and humble.

Keith & Katie Graham
Stephanie Simpson
Church Family
Arnold Family
James Family

and your choice for Spirit of FtF is The James Family!

Congrats to all our families – It is our community who are the real winners to be able to call so many stellar people our family!

How can I reserve my spot?

Does the price include camping?

Yes, when completing steps 1 and 2, you will be paying for both your rally registration ($21.95 per person ages 3 and up) and the site rate of $28 per night for your water and electric site at the North Florida Fair Grounds. Dumps are available, free of charge, at various locations on the fair grounds. Dump service will be provided for an additional fee on Wednesday (2/1) and / or Friday (2/3) for $20 per dump.

What Utilities are Included on my site?

All sites provide water and electric. There are dump stations at the fairgrounds that you can use free of charge. There are also bath houses available for rally attendees.

No, reserving with Fulltime Families and completing steps 1 and 2 on the Rally Shop page is all you need to do.

What happens after I reserve my spot?

24 – 48 hours after we receive a notification from Paypal, you will get an email from Fulltime Families with additional registration instructions and a Google form to complete. Upon completion of the form, you will be added to the dedicated Facebook account for this event.

What days should I plan to arrive and leave?

Please plan to arrive by 3pm Wednesday, Feb. 1st to be parked appropriately. Scheduled events will kick off 11am on Thursday morning (Feb. 2). The event wraps up on the morning of Feb. 5th. Attendees interested in staying after the rally ends, should consult the Fairgrounds for site rental.

Many attendees plan to stay a full week. You can stay at fairgrounds for the rally rate of $28 from 1/30/2017 – 2/5/2017.

I’m a Charter Member and I only pay $25 per rally. How do I do that?

Charter Members, please skip Step 1 and simply reserve your campground spot. We will issue you a custom invoice after we get that payment and generate a custom invoice for your $25 rally fee.

I’m a Pioneer Lifetime Member and I always save 20% off my rally rate. How do I do that?

Pioneer Lifetime Members (Red Lifetime Stickers) please email Chris for your 20% off promo code prior to registering for this event. Please allow 24 hour response time for this request.

I’m a Trailblazer Lifetime Member, how to do use my one time $50 Rally Credit for this event?

I’m a current Annual Member and I’d like to upgrade to Trailblazer Lifetime Member. How do I do that?

Current Annual Members who are interested in upgrading to the Trailblazer Lifetime Membership option and receiving a one time $50 rally credit can email Kimberly directly.

What will we be doing at this “rally”?

Fulltime Families Rallies are 4 day family friendly events full of fun and fellowship (that’s a lot of f’s;). Schedules include a variety of family game times, arts and crafts, educational opportunities, seminars, campfires, socials, and big time fun! For an example, check out what we did at our last rally.

What’s Included in my Rally Fee?

Your rally fee pays for all the supplies, staff, rental fees, event insurance and administrative costs required to host the event. FtF ascribes to a “leave your wallet at home” policy when hosting events, so all efforts are made to allow attendees to pay once and just enjoy the event.

Who can attend the Fulltime Families Family Reunion?

This event is limited to 100 families who are members of Fulltime Families (annual, Charter, Pioneer Lifetime, Trailblazer Lifetime, Annual). Not a member yet? Join Now!

Do you offer scholarships for this event?

Yes, we have a limited number of scholarships. To apply for an Fulltime Families Event Scholarship, complete the Application Form.

Are there opportunities to Volunteer at this event?

Absolutely, Volunteers are the life blood of Rally events. To be connected to the organizers group and find opportunities, you can join the Planners FB Group. We also have a Volunteer Board posted during the event.

What should I bring with me?

Your family, your fun and engaging attitude, your smile. Any other necessary items (pot luck meals, special supplies) will be published on a “Rally Packing Guide” published on the Fulltime Families Website and the dedicated Facebook Group for this event.

What are we eating?

Some activities will include corporate meals (pot luck), other times you will be eating on your own. It’s best to good food shopping and plan quick and easy meals while you are attending the rally, as you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun!

Do families Roadschool during the rally?

While there are many educational elements on the rally schedule, with so many kids and so many fun things to do, doing school during your time at the rally may be challenging. Many families suspend their studies during rally time.

How can I prepare my children for this event?

Rally is a fun time, but it can also be overwhelming for new attendees. It’s a good idea to review the schedule with your family so you can mark off activities you don’t want to miss.

What are the cancellation policies for this event?

Rally Fee Refunds:

Cancel before December 11th, 2016 for a full refund of rally fees with $10 cancellation fee.

Cancel between December 12th, 2016 – January 8th, 2017 for a 50% refund.

Cancellations after Jan. 9th, 2017 will not be refunded.

Camping Refunds:

Cancel via email up to 72 hours (4pm on 1/27/2017) prior to event for a refund less 1 nights fee ($28). After 4pm 1/27/2017, we will not be able to provide refunds.

Tee Shirt Refunds:

Full refund prior to t-shirt order being placed. After the order has been placed, no refunds are available. Must pay additional shipping fee of $6 per shirt if you’d like your shirt shipped to you.

The upcoming Colonial Times Rally is kicking off this September with the support of multiple corporate sponsors.

MOR/ryde, the fabricator and innovator of many custom solutions, including the MOR/ryde Independant Suspension System, has been named the Cuisine Sponsor for both the Colonial Times Pie Contest and the FtF Annual Family Reunion Cuisine Event (theme to be announced later this year).

This is MOR/ryde’s first foray into FtF Event Sponsorship and club co-founder Kimberly Travaglino is excited to see the company supporting the full-time family RVing community. “As full-time rving families, our whole lives are riding on the foundation of our campers. We are thrilled to be able to enter into partnership with MOR/ryde at these upcoming events, so we can stress the importance of a solid suspension system. This summer, we had our ISS with disc brakes installed and the difference in our handling is night and day” Travaglino commented regarding this partnership.

MOR/ryde joins long time FtF Event sponsors, RV Trader, who is hosting the Parade of Homes for both the Colonial Times Rally and the FtF Annual Family Reunion. RV Trader has been exceedingly supportive of the FtF Community, and even provides an exclusive discount to FtF Families looking to list their RVs on the site’s extensive ad platform, with nationwide coverage and great search attributes to help narrow down listings for potential buyers. The FtF Parade of Homes is unique to FtF Rallies and gives attendees an opportunity to explore each others homes on wheels, highlighting modifications, layouts, upgrades and unique storage solutions.

Let’s RV, also a long time FtF supporter, is hosting the Themed Trivia Contest. Attendees are advised to brush up on their Colonial History knowledge as this year’s trivia contest is sure to cull many questions from that time period.

“The Fulltime Families rallies are exceptional events and I really look forward to attending them whenever I can,” said Greg Gerber, editor of RV Daily Report and Let’s RV. “When these very active, year-round RVing families come together it’s guaranteed to be a wild-and-crazy time, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn from the RV lifestyle evangelists.

“The people attending these rallies interact with tens of thousands of other RVers throughout the year as they travel the country working on the road and roadschooling their children. It’s a great way for me to get a pulse on what’s happening in the industry from an RV owner’s perspective,” he added. “The education provided at these events isn’t based on theory. The products, services and businesses they recommend to others are based on the members’ practical experience with the companies.”

UPDATE:

FASS Fuel, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket diesel fuel pump and accessories for light duty and heavy duty diesel engines, has signed on at the Main Event Sponsor for both the Colonial Times Rally and the upcoming 7th Annual FtF Family Reunion (FL, Winter 2017). Family Reunion attendees will be able to witness this fuel system in action at the FASS Mobile is slated to attend the event and educate attendees on the importance and benefits of these aftermarket fuel pumps.

Jellystone Park Camp and Resorts is also sponsoring two events on the Fulltime Families calendar. With a focus on family fun, it’s no surprise that Jellystone will be bringing fun to FtF Events as the Family Highlight Game Sponsor. The Colonial Times Highlight Game is a homemade boat river crossing complete with it’s own General Washington, motivating boaters across river.

Here is the list of Sponsors helping to the upcoming Fulltime Families Events to fruition! We thank you for supporting these activities and learning opportunities!

Welcome to the Fulltime Families Facebook Group. We’re really excited you’ve found our little corner of Facebook and we’re even more excited to share with you all the excitement and anticipation that comes with considering or living an intentional life with your family.

Here are some things that will help you get acclimated here.

This group is a small part of the resources Fulltime Familiesprovides to families living or seeking the full-time RV lifestyle. Unlike other Facebook groups that are fully stand-alone. this group is sponsored by the Fulltime Families Membership Club, a club for trail blazers, modern-day pioneers and renegades.

2. So you don’t miss a thing, we encourage you to sign up for our mailing list. Via our mailing list you’ll find out about our upcoming events (YES! We meet in person, frequently) new partnerships which save you money, and great tips for maximizing your adventure!

4. Looking for a list of “RV Must Haves“? Trying to figure out how many outfits to pack for your kids, what you should keep, what you should toss and what in the world you can do to make this transition a little easier? Grab a copy of “How to Hit the Road“.

It’s got:

packing lists

budget forms

and answers to questions you haven’t even thought to ask yet!

5. We have a language of our own! FtF, Sticks ‘n Bricks, 5r, TT, TTO, QB and every Friday #WYFF. What does all this mean? We have a file for that at: https://www.facebook.com/notes/229509977119941/RVing%20abbreviations/273118066092465/ and that last one? Every Friday we share a pic of where are feet are and what they’re doing. “Jump” into the fun.. no RV required 🙂

I think one of the best parts of paid membership is the private FtF FB group. It’s a friendly place to share and be open, with people we’ve met online and in real life, who are committed to the lifestyle. – Troy Marrs, FtF Charter Member #42

7. We Meet In Person – Frequently! Part of FtF’s mission is to connect like-minded individuals to share resources, ideas, advice and experiences. We host rallies (4 day family friendly events) across the country and a variety of other structured events. To see a list of upcoming events, click here: https://www.fulltimefamilies.com/upcoming-events/

To see what an FtF Rally looks like, watch this:

8. At Fulltime Families FB, we expect you to be kind, respectful, helpful, and show restraint when necessary. Unlike other FB groups, Fulltime Families FB prides itself on administrators who only provide a framework and zero censorship tolerance. The responsibility rests on each one of our members to promote a safe place to share the trials and successes of a life lived against the grain. For a complete list of guidelines, see the About Section on the FB Group.

We’re so excited to have you as a part of our community. Please review all these tips, enjoy the variety and help here and consider taking the next step by becoming a Fulltime Families Member.

The whole month of February, Roadschool Moms Kimberly Travaglino (of Fulltime Families) and Mary Beth Goff (The Road Trip Teacher) have been exploring the aspects of Love in Roadschool. This four part series wrapped up with a live show this Sunday night, 2/28, at 9pm EST about the Love of Community on the Road.

During the show, special guest De’Etta Goecker, faciliatator of the upcoming Roadschool Moms Made for Community Bible Study, spoke about how to get involved and what to expect from this first initiative to dig deeper into the Word.

Make yourself a priority and give yourself the gift of refreshment and encouragement every Sunday night at 9Pm est. Tune in at www.roadschoolmoms.com. Next week’s topic – Finding Encouragement for your Roadschool.